The strong and lean Pilates body is based in the powerhouse - the deep, woven layers of the abdominal and lower back muscles. The Pilates system of exercise empowers you to stand confidently and move gracefully through your life, by grounding your movements in the strong core of your body.

Set on Maui, Hawaii, the Pilates Abs Workout helps you slim and strengthen the ab muscles at the same time. Certified Pilates instructor Ana Caban takes you through a sequence of highly efficient and challenging exercises, focusing on form and precise movement. A modified version is also demonstrated for those with limited flexibility and strength.

The regular practice of Pilates helps you strengthen you body's center of power and create a sleek, streamline look you will love!

The Complete 25-Minute Workout Includes:

Warm-up Exercises to stimulate circulation and articulate the spine

Challenging Mat Exercises to condition the powerhouse and buttocks

Cool-down Stretches to allow muscles to rest and recover

A vigorous workout for anyone wanting firmer abdominals fast!

Total Running Time: 30 MinutesProps Recommended: Pilates Mat

Warnings

Not all exercise is suitable for everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise program. The instruction presented herein is in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling.

I bought this expecting it to be a bit difficult since it wouldn't work it wasn't a little hard. But this DVD is extremely difficult for anyone who can't bend in half and touch their knees to their head. The low intensity workout is extremely difficult for anyone with mild or even moderate flexibility. I work on my abs everyday and I still couldn't make it through all of these exercises. If you are a pilates veteran and are flexible, this is a fairly good workout. It is relaxing and well-produced.

Not a beginner's workout by any means, I've found this to be an excellent way to challenge myself to become stronger. It's a quick one, only 20 mintues, so it's easy to fit into my morning routine. The first half is very do-able for those who've had a little practice with roll-ups and one-hundreds. The second half is quite challenging for those of us just working our way up the fitness ladder, incorporating corkscrews, teasers, and other core- and upper-leg-intensive moves. Nothing is explained in very deep detail, so once again, you'll want to have at least a little pilates experience before embarking on this particular journey, but it is an excellent workout.